title: Cultural/ethnicity issues in the classroom.
abstract: Discussing sensitive racial and ethnicity issues in the classroom may predispose to heated confrontation if not a legal tangle between the professor and student(s). Students and faculty alike experience uncomfortable feelings in discussing or giving opinions are expressed concerning "isms" (e.g., sexism, socialism, paternalism, feminism, religiosity/spiritualism practices). To minimize the occurrence of this likely situation, implementing a reasoned, systematic mode of discourse is suggested. As a foundation for this approach, modern and contemporary ethical theories are reviewed, and Baldonado's Ethical Decision-Making Paradigm is used to illustrate choosing a morally accepted course of action (act). Implications of culturally sensitivity issues in the classroom, curriculum and nursing practice are presented.
authors.affiliation: Loyola University of Chicago, Niehoff School of Nursing, USA. ABaldon@wpo.it.luc.edu
authors.forename: A A
authors.initials: AA
authors.lastname: Baldonado
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Holm
authors.forename: N E
authors.initials: NE
authors.lastname: Balquiedra
mesh_terms: D003466:Cultural Characteristics; D003657:Decision Making; D004989:Ethics; D005006:Ethnicity; D006801:Humans; D009014:Morals; D012945:Social Values; D013240:Stereotyping